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The New Life of the Economy: Four Stages

May 18, 2022 | Alexander Morozov

In March, the Russian economy entered a downturn phase triggered by the impact of all-out foreign trade and financial sanctions and restrictions. If they continue, the economy will lose some of its potential, and the recovery will be protracted.

Finance

ETF: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

February 25, 2022 | Sergey Moiseev

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are gradually supplanting all other types of funds in the financial market. Their rampant growth makes it simpler for millions of investors to enter markets. However, their expected dominance might have effects that are yet to be explored.

Finance

Russian Investors and Foreign ETFs

January 10, 2022 | Mikhail Mamuta, Sergey Moiseev

From 2022 on, Russian retail investors will be allowed to buy foreign exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This regulatory decision tackles several objectives, from making investments more balanced to encouraging competition among asset management companies.

Economics

Europe’s Energy Crisis

December 2, 2021 | Marcel Salikhov

There has never been such expensive gas in Europe as recently: over the 12 months up to the end of November, prices increased more than 5-fold. The situation raises the question of whether this crisis is temporary or it signifies structural problems in the energy markets.

Economics

Here Comes Uber: How Ride-Hailing Apps Change Traffic

November 18, 2021 | Ivan Korolev

Uber and Lyft once promised to replace personal cars and do away with traffic congestion. However, some municipal authorities believe that these services have only exacerbated traffic jams. Research shows that their impact on road traffic depends on the ‘design’ of cities.

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